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Cebu faces hot, humid weather with possible thunderstorms

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebuanos can expect generally fair weather on Wednesday, July 15, although the state bureau warned of hot and humid conditions throughout the day. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), in its daily forecast, said the heat and humidity might peak during the noon to afternoon. READ: Pagasa: Localized

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Cebu City backs UDOTCO route extension to ease Lapu-Lapu commute

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thousands of commuters traveling daily between Lapu-Lapu City and Cebu City could soon gain an additional public transport option. The Cebu City Council on Tuesday endorsed a resolution urging the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to grant the United Drivers and Operators Transport Cooperative (UDOTCO) a special permit to

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City Council wants Talamban, Bulacao CBRT shared lanes rolled out now

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council has formally appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to immediately implement the shared-lane component of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) along the original Talamban-Ayala and Bulacao-Ayala corridors, arguing that the project can proceed without further right-of-way acquisition. During its regular

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Sandiganbayan orders Marcoleta’s transfer to QC jail

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan on Wednesday ordered the transfer of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to the New Quezon City Jail, according to Associate Justice Karl Miranda. Miranda said the court issued the order in view of the findings of the Philippine General Hospital, which cleared Marcoleta of mild pneumonia, and the Philippine National Police General

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Broadcast media worker slain in Maguindanao del Norte gun attack

COTABATO CITY – A broadcast media worker of a Catholic-run radio station here was shot dead Tuesday afternoon by still unknown suspects in Maguindanao del Norte, with colleagues calling on authorities to bring swift justice to his violent death. Killed was Dennis D. Pido, 56, a resident of Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, and a broadcast media

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Defense, prosecution start oral arguments on tax, bank records

MANILA, Philippines — No witnesses will be presented on the sixth day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, but the defense and the prosecution will deliver its oral arguments on the bank and tax records of Duterte. It was the House prosecution panel that requested the impeachment court to subpoena the bank

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Defensor, 2 others plead not guilty in plunder case

MANILA, Philippines — Former Rep. Mike Defensor and two of his co-accused on Wednesday pleaded not guilty in their plunder case filed before the Sandiganbayan Third Division. Defensor and businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray allegedly donated P75 million to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, which led to their non-bailable case. READ: Marcoleta, Defensor arrive for July

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Search continues for missing Bukidnon boy swept away by floodwaters

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Search and retrieval operations continued Wednesday for a six-year-old boy who remained missing after he and his older brother were swept away by raging floodwaters while crossing a spillway with their father on a motorcycle. The body of the elder sibling, 12, was recovered Tuesday morning after it was found entangled

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45 Tricycle Drivers in Kalibo Fined for Not Wearing New Uniforms 

45 Tricycle Drivers in Kalibo Fined for Not Wearing New Uniforms  Around 45 tricycle drivers in Kalibo, Aklan were issued tickets after they were caught operating without wearing the newly required uniforms.  The penalties came as local authorities began strictly enforcing an ordinance that mandates a new official uniform for tricycle drivers in the town.  According to the ... Read more

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Iza Calzado’s Husband Reportedly Faces Multiple Labor Complaints

Questions Arise Over Alleged Legal Troubles Involving Iza Calzado’s Husband IZA CALZADO – A new controversy has placed Iza Calzado’s husband, Ben Wintle, in the spotlight following allegations that he is dealing with several complaints filed over delayed employee salaries. Actress Iza Calzado’s husband, Ben Wintle, has become the subject of online speculation following claims ... Read more

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